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Parson activates National Guard to respond to protests Gov. Mike Parson on Saturday evening activated the Missouri National Guard to help respond to protests around the state that he described as creating hazards to safety, welfare and property that are beyond the abilities of local authorities to manage. Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:55am

Five injured in two Saturday accidents Five people were hurt Saturday in two separate accidents. Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri reports 33 new COVID-19 deaths, making total 771 Missouri reported another 33 COVID-19-related deaths Saturday, up 4.5 percent in a single day, increasing its total for the coronavirus pandemic to 771. by Associated Press Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

Holts Summit man injured in Jefferson City motorcycle crash A man was injured in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident Saturday afternoon.Darryl Sinden, 60, of Holts Summit, lost control of his vehicle at about 3:40 p. Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

Mid-Missouri state Rep. David Wood taking on new task in Children’s Division In the next few weeks, a Mid-Missouri lawmaker will become the new director of the Missouri Department of Social Services’ Children’s Division. by Joe Gamm Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

JC Schools adjusting food distribution stops The Jefferson City School District's Mission Nutrition program will have minor bus stop and building location changes and will no longer offer dinner beginning Monday. by Layne Stracener Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

JC resale shops take on new precautions to address virus concerns Bill Kupferle never expected to be lugging an ozone machine into his resale shop on East High Street, but now that it's there, he can't really imagine reopening the business without it. by Nina Todea Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City Council divided on MSP developer ahead of possible Monday vote The Jefferson City Council faces a Monday night vote to select a master developer to move forward with for the Missouri State Penitentiary site, but the council is divided on which proposal to accept. by Emily Cole Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City Council candidates discuss experience, city plans Ward 2 residents will vote for one of three candidates Tuesday for a seat on the Jefferson City Council. by Emily Cole Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

State Honoree: DNR employee applauded for problem-solving skills Amberly Schulz is described by her colleagues in the Missouri Department of Natural Resources as an employee who sees a problem, drills down into the details then implements solutions to correct any issues. Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

Mid-Missouri road work for June 1-5 The following is the Missouri Department of Transportation’s listing of planned general highway maintenance and construction work in the Mid-Missouri area for June 1-5. Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

Some Missouri counties are offering free COVID-19 tests Any Missouri resident can get tested for COVID-19 during upcoming testing days throughout the state. by Colleen Wouters, Missouri Information Corps Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

Third-party adviser, community members weigh in on two prison redevelopment proposals The Jefferson City Council on Monday may choose between two proposals for redevelopment of land at the Missouri State Penitentiary site, having sought the opinion and advice of a third-party municipal adviser and community members. by Emily Cole Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

Sanitizer and single-use pens: How rural Missouri counties are preparing for Tuesday's elections Polling places across Missouri will soon open for the first election since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the state. by Madison Czopek, Missouri Information Corps Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

In-person court hearings to resume Monday in Cole County The first phase of reopening Cole County circuit courts for in-person hearings will start Monday.Since mid-March, the courts have been operating under policies as directed by the Missouri Supreme Court in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, meaning no in-person hearings except for orders of protection and others approved by a judge. by Jeff Haldiman Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

Four vying for three seats on Eugene School Board The Cole R-5 (Eugene) School District Board of Education has four candidates seeking three available seats in the June 2 municipal election. by Layne Stracener Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

BizBeat: CVS Pharmacy coming to Schnucks A CVS Pharmacy will open inside Schnucks in Jefferson City next month.The pharmacy inside Schnucks, at 1801 Missouri Blvd. by Nicole Roberts Published May. 31 2020 @ 12:00am

State Tech celebrates socially distanced graduation State Technical College of Missouri congratulated the Class of 2020 with a "tailgate graduation" Saturday. by Layne Stracener Published May. 30 2020 @ 11:37pm

Cole County clerk: Precautions in place for voting Cole County Clerk Steve Korsmeyer said local election officials are as prepared as possible for the first election to take place since the COVID-19 public health emergency began. by Jeff Haldiman Published May. 30 2020 @ 11:18pm

JC Schools offering virtual summer learning; Blair Oaks sticks with in-person sessions Whether it's virtual or in-person, summer school will look different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. by Layne Stracener Published May. 30 2020 @ 11:12pm

Report: COVID-19 cost Missouri tourism $2.16B As state and local leaders continue to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism, both sets of authorities have said it's likely there will be an increase in people who travel by car instead of by plane. by Phillip Sitter Published May. 30 2020 @ 11:10pm

Downtown summer events will return with adjustments Three staple summer events are set to return to Jefferson City this year, following uncertainty relating to the coronavirus pandemic. by Emily Cole Published May. 30 2020 @ 12:05am

Traffic stop leads to arrest in Moniteau County A man from Qulin was arrested after a traffic stop in Moniteau County this week.Deputies were on patrol Wednesday on U. Published May. 30 2020 @ 12:05am